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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.60, 406.89 and 232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.60, 406.89 and 232.87 is: 348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.60 : 406.89 = 232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.60/406.89 = 232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.60x = 406.89 × 232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.60x = 94,752.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,752.47/271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.87

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